Lupane State University
DUE: 26 JAN 2024
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
Department of Crop and Soil Sciences
Lectureship/Senior Lectureship/Associate Professorship/Professorship (1 Post)
Applied Biotechnology
Qualifications and experience
Ideally, the successful candidate should possess a Master’s degree in Biotechnology or
related field with a merit or better and a Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in
Biotechnology or related with a 2.1 or better.
A PhD in Biotechnology or related field and teaching experience at tertiary level will be
an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
The candidate should be able to supervise postgraduate and undergraduate student’s
research projects and teach modules in the following areas: Biotechnology, Fermentation
Technology, Techniques of Biotechnology, Introduction to Biotechnology and
Enzymology.
Attract and manage research grants.
Participating in outreach activities in the Biotechnology sector.
Participation in income generation projects.
Ability to innovate and facilitate service delivery.
Personal Attributes
The Department places high priority on individuals who can work well in a team
environment. Candidates should possess good communication and interpersonal skills. A
good command of both oral and written English is essential. Candidates must also be:
Able to contribute significantly to the teaching, research and curriculum development.
Able to supervise graduate students.
Student centred.
TO APPLY
Interested and qualified persons should send one set of their application in a single pdf file
clearly indicating the position being applied for in the subject line to [email protected]
The application should consist of the application letter, Curriculum Vitae giving full personal
details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary,
date of availability, names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of at least three referees,
certified copies of educational and professional certificates, birth certificate and National Identity
Card.
The Application letter should be addressed to:
The Senior Assistant Registrar
Human Resources Section
Lupane State University
P O Box 170
Lupane
The closing date for the receipt of applications is Friday 26 January 2024. Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.